Senior Superintendent

Career Opportunities with Kent Companies Summary The Senior Superintendent for Kent Companies’ National Mission Critical Division provides executive level field leadership for complex concrete construction projects serving Mission Critical, Advanced Manufacturing, and Data Center facilities across the United States. This role oversees all field operations potentially across multiple jobsites, ensuring that projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. The Senior Superintendent has the ability to direct multiple project teams, coordinates manpower and equipment resources, and drives consistent performance across all scopes. Through proactive planning, mentorship, and disciplined execution, the Senior Superintendent ensures that every project meets the demanding requirements of mission critical environments and reinforces Kent Companies’ reputation for excellence nationwide. Duties and Responsibilities Safety - As the job site leader, the Senior Superintendent is responsible for identifying unsafe working environments, working proactively to correct those conditions, and acting as the Safety Coach for the Team. Daily reporting, JHAs, and toolbox talks are non-negotiable. Initial Planning – Study construction drawings before the start date, all updates as the work progresses, and alert Project Management to errors before they become a problem. Budgets - Demonstrate knowledge of a job sequence and how to push a job forward safely and productively while staying within budget. Communication / Customer Service - Great communication is essential to our success and our clients' well-being. Communicating clear expectations with your Team and our clients during on-site supervision is required. Management - Proactively manages the job site by maintaining a detailed record of all labor, materials, and equipment and managing the deliveries and schedules to avoid delays. Supervises subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure projects are properly executed. Responsible for managing field crews in leadership and utilizing the time clock tool ExakTime. Quality Control - Understand the quality expectations of Kent Companies’ means and methods to ensure the final product meets or exceeds the requirements spelled out in our scope of work. Properly lay out all work based on drawings and given survey points. Schedule - Work with the Division Manager and the Project Manager to build and maintain a schedule, including updates, changes, and. This includes timely internal and external communication regarding all problems and changes. Cost to Complete – In coordination with the rest of the Division the senior superintendent is responsible for monthly financial accountability meetings, which clarify schedules to accurately reflect our spending now and in the future for remaining work on site. Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications 10+ years of concrete construction experience at the superintendent level. 3+ years of experience on Mission Critical Projects. Ability to read blueprints. Ability to learn and utilize applicable construction technologies related to role. Proven experience with leading and motivating teams on a regional or national level. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be self-motivated, organized, able to work independently, and forward thinking. Must be comfortable with National Travel – up to 100% Valid driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s). Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving. Ability to pass drug screening. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future. Preferred education and experience Bilingual (English/Spanish) Benefits Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include: Weekly pay PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Travel Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Supplemental insurance options Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day) Perks associated with this role Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies. Work Environment/Physical Demand This role involves work in both office settings and active job sites and requires the ability to meet a range of physical demands. Candidates must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and work in variable environments, including but not limited to extreme temperatures, areas near traffic, loud and frequent noise, confined spaces, elevated heights, and both indoor and outdoor settings. The position regularly requires climbing, kneeling, bending, crawling, and working safely on ladders, platforms, and mechanical lifts. Position type, travel, and expected hours of work This is a full-time position. This role involves a standard full-time schedule with additional time required to meet project demands and to meet project demands. This role requires the ability to work nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary. Office Location Remote With Extended Travel About Kent Companies Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine. Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply. Kent Concrete We deliver comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services for customers nationwide. Our services include structural concrete, tilt-up concrete, concrete paving, curb and gutter, and concrete pumping. From the most complex cast-in-place structures to mission-critical facilities, our customers turn to us because they know we’ll deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done. About our National Mission Critical and Advanced Manufacturing Division Kent Companies’ National Mission Critical Division delivers turnkey concrete construction services for Mission Critical, Advanced Manufacturing, and Data Center facilities across the United States. Our teams execute a wide range of scopes, including foundations, slabs, shrinkage compensating slabs such as Ductilcrete®, equipment pads, below grade electrical encasements and thermal concrete, structural cast in place concrete, tilt walls, site concrete, and the high tolerance flatwork essential to mission critical environments. EEO Statement At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions. The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan. Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kent Companies, Inc.